State of New Jersey

Governor Mikie Sherrill

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Welcome to the Governor's Office

Governor Mikie Sherrill

Lt. Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell

On a Mission to Deliver for You

Mikie Sherrill is proud to serve as New Jersey’s 57th governor. As your governor, she will be relentlessly focused on lowering costs, taking care of our kids, and delivering transparency and accountability from Trenton. This is your government, and it should work for you.

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About the Governor

Mikie Sherrill

U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Navy helicopter pilot, former federal prosecutor, wife, and mother of four kids – Mikie Sherrill ran for governor to make life easier and more affordable for Garden State families. Her career has been defined by service to her country and New Jersey, and she previously served in Congress representing New Jersey's 11th Congressional District.

News

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Governor Sherrill and Human Services Commissioner Cha Call for Elimination of Trump Administration’s Flawed SNAP Cost Shifts

Governor Mikie Sherrill and Department of Human Services Commissioner Stephen Cha are calling for Congress and the Trump Administration to eliminate or delay harmful Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cost shift provisions tied to USDA’s fundamentally flawed Payment Error Rate (PER).

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Governor Sherrill Announces Next Major Award for Gateway Project at Regional Plan Association 2026 Assembly

Governor Sherrill today delivered the Keynote Address at the Regional Plan Association (RPA)’s 2026 Assembly, where she announced the next major phase of the Gateway Program: the New Jersey Surface Alignment.

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Governor Sherrill Moves Quickly to Deliver for New Jersey in First 100 Days

During Governor Mikie Sherrill's First 100 Days in Office, she has fought tirelessly to lower costs, create opportunity for our kids, and make state government more accountable to the people of New Jersey. She has also stood strong against attacks from Washington, charting a different path forward in New Jersey focused on affordability.